Marine geological and geophysical mapping methods

Undergraduate 2nd year – 7.5 credits Course code GG5101Start Fall term period 1Language: Swedish and English

The course addresses marine geological mapping with geophysical methods and sediment sampling. The course includes theories on the geophysical mapping methods applied, a field mapping component, geophysical data post-processing and geological interpretation. There is a specific focus on mapping of the unconsolidated seafloor sediments and bottom topography using acoustic methods including single and multibeam echosounders and side-scan sonar.